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Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
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About Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
Established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonpartisan business policy think tank affiliated with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The nonprofit institute and its affiliated centers convene leaders from the private sector, academic community and government to build a greater understanding of how entrepreneurship, economic development and global commerce can work for the public good. The institute leverages best-in-class research to develop market-based solutions to today’s most complex economic challenges. In doing so, the institute aims to support businesses and policies that better the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.
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Research & Knowledge
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise featured Stanford University economist and 2026 Distinguished Fellow Nick Bloom discussing the evolving balance between flexibility, collaboration, and career advancement in remote and hybrid work.
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Presence & Recognition
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise announced the 2026 Frontiers of Business Conference will conclude with interactive roundtable discussions in Chapel Hill.
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Research & Knowledge
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise reported that employers added 162,000 jobs in August, well above expectations, with July revised into positive territory from -23,000 to +21,000.
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